OOC:

Quickly he made his way up the staircase. The killing intent exuding from him; it was something that could be considered smothering. He was avoided and out disregarded. Even having to deal with enemies before even making it to the stronghold. But through it all he made it. His target was within his sights after he made it up the staircase. Even with the bullets of Mercer flying out a small maneuver was all that was needed. That didn't mean damage was not done as the bullets did hit; they just weren't able to hit the vital areas they were aimed at. Jackal was the target and without any hesitation the movement forward at blinding speeds. He moved at a decent speed(S) with his Sulong form his speed didn't increase. But, his destructive capabilities did. The amount of distance that had been established between Jackal, Mercer, and the staircase was roughly ten meters. With his Moa Moa abilities he could close that with a weapon in mere seconds. The chipping of his nail would be done again, as he went up the staircase. Upon getting to the top the the staircase the introduction of Mercer's bullets were the first obstacle he would meet. With the nail out he'd cause it to expand. Instead of making it a super wide type of thing like before he'd make it just with a decent amount of girth and length. It being like a pole stick. The length being double what was between them. At the time of his attack the entire stronghold would seem to shudder. Not from cannonfire but from Rizor who had placed his hand on the mountain.

Bullet was able to make contact and could hear the sound of the breaking bones. If he could he'd do even more damage. Something strange though would happen to the dwarf, as he'd be stuck. Even with him having this superior durability his noviceness with the devil fruit would come into play. He could do something to get out of the way but a explosion would occur before that. The legs of the dwarf that were used for Soru had been blown away. He hadn't gotten to the point where he could move normally while in diamond form. So, only a portion of his legs would be uncovered. And that not covering of the rest of his body in diamond after impact was a mistake on Bullet's end. Before death could consume him he'd cover that damage area with diamond. His way of stopping the bleeding. If he could just stay like this he'd not die right away. But doing anything would be out of the question. With his legs gone the dwarf couldn't walk so he'd be stuck here anyway. Even speaking wasn't something he should do, but he would. As he needed to at least say something. Using all his energy to say something to Bazil. The diamond that covering him slowly fading away with each word, starting at the top of his head.  "You won't get out of here alive. Even if you b-beat me...."

Arriving to the scene was ten large Men, all above simply fodder like the homies. Their races ranged from Human to Mink. Their aim was Bazil, and they wanted to bring him in dead. Behind them were also over three dozen homies that were going to just be used to help deal with Bazil. They were able to notice his injury and didn't plan on letting this opportunity get away from them. Even when the attack would come from above they were in the portion of the town that wouldn't be hit right away.

He had arrived but doing anything sever would be pointless. With the impending doom coming to them all his attacks were just more of a annoyance than anything. He was spotted by Soju  awhile ago but the Redhead ignored him. As he knew how pointless dealing with him would be. Soju didn't know what was coming but that he needed to make it to Diana quickly. Rizor would overestimate his abilities more than Bullet. Taking control of such a large amount of stone and rock like he did tired him out by the time he arrived to Whiskey Peak. And only a few actions could be done by him. He'd rest a hand on the opposite mountain. Shaking the entire stronghold, but didn't compromise it. One step was made into the town as well. Sending a shockwave throughout the town. No one though was within the area that he step in. Only thing he had really done is place a large statue, the size of a mountain, over a large portion of the town. It peering down on everyone. It wasn't something just overlooked. As it blocked a portion of the moon. Casting a shadow on a portion of the town. This wasn't something that harmed anyone right away, but would be used to inadvertently helpful way.

"Eh? I don't know you." One of them would say. Everyone under Soju had a feast before heading here. And none of them recognized this Fishman. They also didn't know most of the people from that feast. What they were about to do played on how Pirates can at times be ruthless and idiotic. As they'd attack Kappa without a second thought. It was just him so even if he was part of Soju's forces they'd be okay with just dealing with one guy. Even though they were aware of how much Kappa has done to deal with threats on this Island they'd attack him as if he was the enemy. Firing with their pistole first before getting in close to start a melee. The distance of three meters being enough to make them a deadly force. They were in the portion of the town that a shadow was casted over. But not before they fired their weapons.  

" I won't beat around the bush. I had a hand in what happened on Zou, it catapulted me into the world I am in now. I though can't take full responsibility. Aditi-chan and a Man named Birdal came to me about it. I didn't want anything to do with it, honest. I really didn't....at first. But, they told me a Dragon wanted it. That was strange but also told me I would be given something I just....well you see what I can do now. I've always valued myself over everyone. So if I am presented something I can change this world with why wouldn't I take it? This Devil Fruit isn't the only thing I was given. But just the top on the list of gifts.

Is that what you wanted to hear? Are you satisfied with that explanation? Do you want to kill me now? Do you want to cry? Hmm? I help orchestrate a attack on my home for personal gain. But you should thank me, love. You went to drum instead of 'that place'. Even with so much going on in my life. I looked after my Child. "

Mercer during half way into her talk would turn around and fire his pistol. He felt whoever it was heading this way and wanted to deal with them. It might be from what Diana had said but it through him off a bit. Soju wasn't the only person that had it rough when it came to her. She had done wrong to more people that he could imagine. His bullets would make contact but wouldn't stop a attack directed at Jackal. The attack was aimed at the lower midsection of Jackal; it being toward his right side. Dealing with the injured Spod could be done easily. He just needed to be taken care of quickly. Other than those bullets Mercer nor Soju would help in dealing with him. As he didn't seem to want them.

Soju would arrive before Spod and before Diana would begin to speak. He looked at the staircase, and saw how long it was. He had already ran here from the entrance of the town and now he had to run up some stairs. "Fuck." Soju would say as he'd walk over to them. But, unlike others he'd notice something. "HEY! WAKE THE FUCK UP!" He'd say as he'd kick the staircase. It would seem to spring to life. And the entire staircase would seem to be revealed as a Homie. Skippy and Oceanus were the reason for this when they were last here. Pulling out a vivri card the staircase seemed afraid. "Start moving...FAST!" His words were like commands straight from Diana herself. Placing his feet on the staircase it would begin to move.

Aditi was the Marine that was in charge of this attack which was known as a Buster Call. It had been set up when Soju let it be known he was coming here. They didn't underestimate him at all. They needed a intricate plan set in place to get rid of him. And this hopefully was that. Diana helped them by explained some of the relationship she had with him. He would bring a large force of noteworthy pirates. He was the type that could get many to follow behind him for his own personal gain. Even better than Diana. The development of Bazil and Jackal being there was just a plus and also taken note of.  Who mainly help layout this plan to kill them was Birdal. The Cipher Pol Agent was not here presently as he was still on Marineford where he doesn't leave anymore. Rocket and Kenny after getting the glyh were supposed to arrive here and help make sure things moved smoothly. However contact with them had dropped so Aditi took control. Aditi wasn't a fool nor incompetent they were just a Marine. Birdal had confidence in the Marines but not as much as he did in his agents.


He'd arrive right when she began to speak to Jackal. He was tempted to attack her right away to stop the bullshit she was spewing. Something though stopped him. He'd let her finish speaking to the Mink, then he'd get his turn. He arrived late so getting to take control of this was something he wanted but wouldn't do. He had her cornered. He also would notice two other auras. One was coming up the staircase and another was within the building behind Diana.

"Oh! Soju! I didn't even notice you. Do you have questions....or do you. Want something else?" It was clear on what she was hinting at wasn't combat oriented from her tone. She was only aware of him after she finished speaking and Soju moved passed the other two. Standing only inches away from from her, his blade out. "Shit! I can't believe you tricked me again. " Swiftly he'd lash out at her with his blade. Removing the head from her body. The Homie that had been recording everything removed the paper in front of a Visual Den Den Mushi at this moment. Mainly due to shock. The sight of Diana's head rolling on the ground was seen by everyone.


It was as if the head would speak, but that wasn't the case. A Den Den Mushi would come out of the head slowly after speaking. Due to it's position only people that could see it was those within the area of the head. The words were enough to inspire those fighting for Diana once again. At the start she was to be the bait for Soju. In the original plan she was to be there in person, but she went against that. She was not for such risks anymore. The actions of Oceanus caused her not to put herself in such a predicament. Thanks to him she had grown into someone that thought about her own protection over everything else. The Pain from his attack still having it's lingering effects on her body. She could've died back then. For the first time in her life she could've been killed. Never again will she allow herself to be like that. Especially around someone like Soju.

Post 8 wrote:She molded it in such a way that it's likeness was impeccable; and with the help of others the detail added increased the deception that was laid every so gracefully.

She'd use her own Soul as the base for this creation. With a large amount of makeup and the veil she was able to make it pass for herself. How her voice traveled through it? A simple den den mushi was being used. This creation was her Incarnation.

The first ship to fire at Cactus Island was Diana's lead ship. Following that each ship here would begin the assault on the Island. It was cruel those that she had under her would be killed. As escaping from this Island was going to be hard. The iron gates that were put up by the Fishman were sturdy. They didn't go all the way out of the water but enough that getting over them would be impossible. Well, without assistance. Even then any ship that made it off the Island would have a tough time dealing with the Marine ships. This was not a simple fight things were done for a reason. It was easy to get to Whiskeytown but would it be as easy to escape?

The first volley of cannonballs used were not explosive rounds/shells. Rather they were incendiary. Their cannons were fit to fire almost anything within this world. So troubles with doing this wouldn't happen. They even moved as a well oiled machine under the command of Aditi. The time it took to reload being only five to seven minutes. Setting fire to the island was just something Aditi wanted to do, as they detested Pirates. Just blowing up the Island wasn't enough  for them suffering first needed to be done. And with the fighting going on this being added to it should demoralize them. Especially someone that claimed to be one of the Red King's bastards. The second volley would use the same type of shells. Would it kill everyone right away? No, they didn't have that type of power. Making them suffer was the main goal. "I hope they all burn."  

Soju would begin to laugh uncontrollable as the stronghold they were within was the only place that didn't suffer any true damage. The outside would be set on fire but barely. With the large structure Rizor created the place had a added shield. But that wasn't why Soju was laughing. He'd remove the den den mushi he had. He'd dial a number quickly and would wait.

Puru Puru Puru click!

"Oi, plan was a failure. Get that device I gave you ready. This was a trap. " Without a response he'd end the transmission. The homie that was broadcasting everything wanted to fight but a glare from Soju seemed to petrify it. He'd walk over to it so he was the only thing you could focus on.

"Diana has lead us into a trap. Head to the main channel or river, we will escape through there. But, if you can't make it head there...go to her stronghold. Oh, and those that want my fucking head. Come. I will be here till this is over. Oh! And don't leave your ships you idiots....we can get some of them out of here. But not all of them. " And with that Soju would cut the homie into many pieces, along with the den den mushi. Ending the transmission. Due to the attack on the Island only those on it could make out the message. The Marines and Diana were too far out to hear any of it.

"Mercer our partner said Diana stole two things from her. When we go him to help us.  I don't care about the first thing, but we need to find the second one. Since I doubt we'd make it to the river in time. This place should hold out long enough for us to find that....flying machine. And don't worry about getting it out of here. I'll just blow the top off this place when you find it."

The Items that Diana had stolen from the Revolunaries was a jamming device and a Flying ship. The jamming device was probably on Diana. The ship however was on the Island Soju knew this. She was given it because she was supposed to help them with something, but betrayed them. The ship was the size of a Brig. It was steampowered and the first of its kind. In hindsight allowing Diana to talk them into improving it was their mistake. And maybe letting Soju go and retrieve it was also a mistake. As there was nothing stopping him or anyone from stealing it when the time arose.

The reason one Rev vessel, Submarine, was here was because they came to get that back. They were wary to trust Soju but he gave them something for their help that guranteed they'd help him. So that is the only reason they were going to help these Pirates today. Firing their torpedoes at the bottom of the iron walls to make a hole for them was all they could do. As they seemed to be put there that even taking them out from the bottom wouldn't compromise them. Their submarine would quickly emerge from the waters afterwards and be seen by anyone that wanted to see it. As it wasn't black by rather a lilac purple and gold. It could've been black but the owner of this vessel didn't want that.

Mercer would pull something out, it being a small device. The Revs gave it to them to find the ship. That is how they knew it was on the Island and not somewhere else. He'd hold it out and begin to follow pointer it had. Soju would move from his spot but not to follow Mercer as he'd stand at the top of the staircase. Two different groups. One went to the river orwell the dock that Soju's forces came to. The other came to the stronghold. These weren't the only two ways to get out of here, but they were the safest. Getting over the iron gates through a waterway to open waters was possible, but that would just open them up to the focus of Marine vessels. Taking the waterways back to the main river that bisected the Island was best. Soju's Men were only able to get two of their ships over to the submarine were they'd be coated in what seemed to be a bubble. Only room for one more ship.

Rizor was the only person under Diana that wanted to leave. With the news of things he got cold feet and wanted to live. So, he made it to the ship that was within the building within the stronghold. He just needed to get it up and running, which he did. He could escape as it was strong enough to blow a hole in the top of the mountain and not be damaged from the falling debris.


Following the first volley would be the second then the third. All incendiary rounds. The large statue Rizor created protected a portion of the town only for a brief amount of time. The impact was enough to chip away at it and cause rocks covered in fire to rain down, but not in a large quantity. Only when Aditi had them switch would things began to get really crazy. Twenty minutes is all they'd give those on the Island to wallow in their despair. Engulfed but not destroyed was Cactus Island. Explosion shells were loaded and ready. When they fire there would be no stopping till there was nothing left of Cactus Island.


"I wonder....will you escape or if this was too much for you." The Den Den mushi used by Diana would still be there. And the Incarnation there would begin to slide out of the clothes that it was within. No longer having a slender appearance but a rather blobbish one. Diana also was not within ear shot on her vessel anymore. After the assault began she retreated into her quarters so she could continue to speak, if they didn't get rid of her Den Den mushi. "I truly loved you Soju....and you also Jackal. But this is my goodbye to you both. You both must've brought people here. Placing them in a situation they could've avoided. Listen...to their cries. And reflect on your inability to save them."

The Soul of Soju that he came for had already been placed down. It being in the throne that Diana sat at. He'd take it as she began to speak. Not playing out getting it back he would kill anyone that took it from him or tried to. She wanted him to have it, as she was done with him. She was done with them all. She had lots of other things that she had planned in her life. And letting those two finally go would help her move up in this world. She was supposed to take over the Alabasta Kingdom, which she would. But she would not stay there in person. She had a destination in mind that would help her shake up the world. The other person that didn't accept her invitation to Tea Party. That Man being known as  Le`luce.